Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Hanley Ramirez, Dan Butler

Today's links look at the state of the lineup, a guide to projection season, and which prospects can make an impact this year.

By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Jan 22, 2016, 7:00am EST

What kind of position does the lineup find itself in? (Alex Skillin; BP Boston)

Yankees will honor Ortiz in final NY trip

After undergoing its collective slumps last year, the young core is poised to take a huge step forward in 2016. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Alex Speier guides you through the upcoming (and in some cases, underway) projection season. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

The Red Sox did look into making another major move in January, but it hasn't worked out. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

They haven't gotten into extension talks with Mookie Betts or Xander Bogaerts yet, though. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

The team is happy with the winter's had by Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez. (Jimmy Toscano; CSN New England)

Which top prospects -- if any -- are good bets to make an impact this year? (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Dan Butler has come back to the organization on a minor-league deal. (James Dunne; Sox Prospects)